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Leather. Condition: Good. George Cruikshank; Gustave Dore (illustrator). First edition. A scarce first edition poetry collection by Sir William Augustus Fraser, illustrated with striking plates by Gustave Dore and George Cruikshank. The scarce first edition.A scarce collection of poetry by Sir William Fraser, written under the pseudonym 'The Knight of Morar'.In total this volume includes sixty-six poems, including 'A Family Part', 'A Tale of the Light Infantry', 'The Earth Hath Bubbles', 'At Beau Rivage, Lake of Geneva', 'A Violet and Primrose Bed', and more, including some with Greek titles.Illustrated with a frontispiece by Gustave Dore, one plate by George Cruikshank, and two plates by Gustave Dore. All plates are mounted photographs.Collated, complete.William Augustus Fraser was a politician and author of military biographies. His father, Sir James Fraser, has served on Wellington's staff during the Battle of Waterloo. Fraser was a frequent member of the Carlton Club, and personally knew Wellington, Benjamin Disraeli, and Napoleon III, all of whom he wrote anecdotal biographies on.Prior owner's ink inscription to the half-title. In a half calf binding with marbled paper to the boards. Externally, generally smart, with some rubbing to the leather, resulting in loss of leather to the extremities of the rear board. Discolouration to the joints. Minor bumping to the extremities. Spots to the endpapers. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean with the occasional handling mark. Half-title is discoloured. Good. book.